The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), xanthan gum (a thickening agent), microcrystalline cellulose (a bulking agent), stearic acid used as a lubricant, silicon dioxide as an anti‑caking agent, and added flavouring. These extracted and industrial additives place it in the ultra‑processed category according to NOVA.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.